Note to self: change all the clocks in the house.
I found myself cursing a few times this week in chain reaction spurts of cussing.
But only a few times. It was only when i caught myself that i started dropping cuss word after another.
On a lighter note, I bought myself some car wash stuff so i can make my car nice and clean again. Yay for not cussing.
However since i did cuss, i lost a total amount of 20 dollars this week.
Comments: Although my behavior was changing quite rapidly, the stress on my head is tearing me apart. So that's my excuse as to why im dropping a few F-bombs. But i paid for my actions. However, It's nice to keep this program going because it not only benefits me but also my girlfriend. Once christmas comes around my money will come back to me! :D
Effects of Reinforcement: I love the positive reinforcement. When we went over shopping in class it was pretty cool, because i honestly get that rush when i buy an expensive part for my car and i actually end up selling most of them haha. It was nice to be able to apply that to my spending habits. I also noticed that my gifts to myself are becoming cheaper and cheaper because im running out of money.
Effects of Punishment: The punishment is killer. I feel like cussing has become an artificial drug addiction. I tell myself i can quit anytime i want, but i seem to be coming back to base 1 each time. However, im sure once i have to start selling parts off my car, i will watch what i say =X.
Program Changes: If i proceed to cuss when stress is no longer a factor, I will increase the payment; but i dont think that will happen. I will be in debt if i continue to cuss (not really, but ill be sad).
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It's week 6, not 7 I believe!
ReplyDeleteHi, maybe a good old fashioned eating of a bar of soap may help? Liquid soap has some great smelling types. lol! Do not be so hard on yourself, you are doing fine. Stay away from the things that trigger foul language. Easier said than done at times I know. See you Saturday? If not, in class for the 3rd exam.
ReplyDeleteHey Steve
ReplyDeleteMan your punishment, is something that takes guts to perform, personally I would not give up my money. I believe I triggered some of your cussing, because I remembered you were around me when you started cussing in chain reactions, sorry. However I have noticed that you are making an improvement, feel free to ask for help, I will be glad to keep you accountable. Besides that good luck man, you are doing a splendid job. The following links are tips on how to control cussing http://www.cusscontrol.com/tips1.html
Hey,
ReplyDeleteit is good that little by little you are changing. The reinforcements seem pretty good,although like steve said, I would not give up money either. But, it is nice that you are seeing changing in yourself even though they are costing you too much.
Keep it up.
Hey steve!
ReplyDeleteI still have that cuss problem myself but it is less not. I only do it when I am really pissed. I also tried to stop it once and what I did was I replaced cuss words with clean words. For example, instead of saying F**K I said Fudge. Instead of saying SH*T I said Shoot. Haha. I know it sounds lame but hey! at least it wont insult anyone and they are normal "clean" words! Hope this helps!
Hey Steve!
ReplyDeleteIt's hard to stop cussing...I've tried...but it definitely isn't impossible! And like Sam said, try to think of different words when you feel like cussing. I say "fudge" instead of the f-word and it sounds kind of corny but at least it isn't offensive! Or instead of saying "crap," i say "crud." It takes time to change a behavior such as cussing but its great that you're making progress! Best of luck!
Hi Steve! It is good to see that you are improving even if they are incremental steps! I'm glad you are following through your rewards and punishments, it is always so hard for me to do so. Like you said, it not only benefits you but the others around you as well. Hopefully with that in mind, you will be even more motivated for this behavior change! =)
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